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The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers

Source– The post is based on the article “The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Conservation of animal biodiversity News– The article explains the steps taken by Indian government for elephant conservation What are some facts about elephants in India? India… Continue reading The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers

Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners

Source– The post is based on the article “Error On Commission” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– Recently, GOI tabled a bill governing the appointment of election commissioners in Rajya Sabha. Why is the SC… Continue reading Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners

GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs

Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs”  published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs

Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit

Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit”  published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit

Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act”  published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What are the three bills introduced to repeal the IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act?4 What are the key provisions of these bills?5 What will happen now… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers”  published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government  Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers

Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America

Source: The post is based on the article “Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America”  published on Space.com on 8th August 2023. What is the News? A powerful solar flare disrupted radio and navigation signals across North America. What are Solar Flares? Solar flares are energetic flashes of radiation that explode from… Continue reading Powerful sun storm knocks out radio transmissions across North America

Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines

Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines”  published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines

Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the role of elephants in the ecosystem?3 What are the challenges in elephant conservation?4 What are the legal protections given to the Asian elephants?5 What are the steps taken by the government for elephant conservation?6 What should be the way forward for elephant conservation? Introduction As… Continue reading Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise

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